Category Archives: Articles

A Fantastic Blend of Education, Inspiration and Connection – My Experience at the 2017 Hands & Voices Leadership Conference

Posted on January 20, 2018 by BC H&V

By Lee Johnston In September of last year, I was fortunate to be able to attend the 14th annual Hands & Voices Leadership Conference. Since joining BC Hands & Voices a couple of years ago I had heard only glowing … Continue reading →

Also posted in Events, Families to Families | Comments Off on A Fantastic Blend of Education, Inspiration and Connection – My Experience at the 2017 Hands & Voices Leadership Conference

Teresa Kazemir: Going From Strength to Strength After a Decade of Leadership

Posted on December 14, 2017 by BC H&V

By Jen Gow BC Hands & Voices was thrilled to award Teresa Kazemir a “Lifetime Honorary Membership” at our recent annual parent workshop “Growing Up with Hands & Voices”. Many of you may already know Teresa from one or more … Continue reading →

Also posted in Administration, Featured | Comments Off on Teresa Kazemir: Going From Strength to Strength After a Decade of Leadership

BC Hands & Voices and Guide by Your Side’s 2017 Fall Parent Workshop was a great success!

Posted on November 22, 2017 by BC H&V

By Kim Shauer A glimpse into the crystal ball – the perspective of teens & pre-teens who are growing up “Hands & Voices.”  Relationships, language considerations, challenges & more! About 40 parents came out for our workshop this year to … Continue reading →

Also posted in Deaf Culture, Events, Families to Families | Comments Off on BC Hands & Voices and Guide by Your Side’s 2017 Fall Parent Workshop was a great success!

From Adrift to Confident: a Parent Shares the Impact BC Hands & Voices has had on her Family

Posted on October 26, 2017 by BC H&V

BC Hands & Voices (BC H&V) was recently nominated for the Canada’s Volunteer Awards in the Social Innovator category. While BC H&V has learned that we were not a finalist for the award this year, the following is a letter … Continue reading →

Also posted in Events, Families to Families, Simplified Chinese 简体中文, Translations | Comments Off on From Adrift to Confident: a Parent Shares the Impact BC Hands & Voices has had on her Family

Our Family’s Experience at Provincial Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services (PDHHS) Immersion Week

Posted on September 23, 2017 by BC H&V

Author: parent of a deaf/hard of hearing child Provincial Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services (PDHHS)  hosts an ASL Immersion week for parents of deaf/hard of hearing (DHH) kids over the age of 5 once a year during the summer … Continue reading →

Also posted in Deaf Culture, Families to Families | Comments Off on Our Family’s Experience at Provincial Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services (PDHHS) Immersion Week

Kindergarten Transition – Considering All Aspects of Access for Your Child

Posted on August 23, 2017 by BC H&V

By Alison Nutt The transition from early intervention services and the preschool years into kindergarten and school age services is a time of many changes. Not just for you as parents but also for your kiddos!  As the school year … Continue reading →

| Comments Off on Kindergarten Transition – Considering All Aspects of Access for Your Child

How Do We Join the Deaf Community?

Posted on June 15, 2017 by BC H&V

Author: Kim Shauer This was a question asked at our recent Parent Coffee night and a question many other parents of deaf/hard of hearing (dhh) children may also be wondering.   BC Hands & Voices and Guide By Your Side … Continue reading →

Also posted in Deaf Culture, Events, Families to Families | Tagged , | Comments Off on How Do We Join the Deaf Community?

The Big Move- 中文

Posted on June 5, 2017 by BC H&V

By Anja Rosenke The Big Move SC-简体中文 The Big Move TC-繁體中文 Link to English version This translation was made possible with a generous donation of the Gwyn Morgan & Patricia Trottier Foundation.

Also posted in Families to Families, Simplified Chinese 简体中文, Traditional Chinese 繁體中文, Translations | Comments Off on The Big Move- 中文

The Story of a Chapter: 10 years of BC Hands & Voices

Posted on May 8, 2017 by BC H&V

By Teresa Kazemir Ten years ago, in June of 2007, I attended my very first Hands & Voices Leadership conference outside of Denver, Colorado. I will never forget the warm, welcoming, supportive and energizing feeling that radiated from that group … Continue reading →

Also posted in Families to Families, Featured | Comments Off on The Story of a Chapter: 10 years of BC Hands & Voices

If I Can Do It, You Can Do It: Hornby Island Family Deaf Camp

Posted on April 3, 2017 by BC H&V

By Andrew Banks Family camping – an event that is enjoyable, but definitely comes with its challenges. Family Deaf Camp, well, this was going to be interesting. These were the thoughts that went through my mind when my wife, Sandra, … Continue reading →

Also posted in Events, Families to Families | Tagged , , | Comments Off on If I Can Do It, You Can Do It: Hornby Island Family Deaf Camp
    Sign Up for Our eNewsletter!

  • H&V Mission (ASL)

  • Guide By Your Side Program (ASL)

  • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

    We at H&V are looking within ourselves and within the organization to do better in supporting Black lives Matter. Learn more HERE.

    • Upcoming Events

  • Recent Posts

  • Categories